Production Operator / Mill Hand

Norco Co-Operative Limited; Lismore City Council; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full onsite training provided

Employee discounts

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Paid parental leave

Stable, long-term employment

Job summary

Norco Co-Operative Limited is seeking a hands-on Production Operator at our Lismore Feed Mill to support daily feed production, handling ingredients, and safe operations across the mill.

You will operate packaging and palletising lines, use a forklift for movements, and maintain top hygiene and safety standards in a physically demanding role.

Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing or warehousing environments preferred.
• Strong safety mindset and PPE use.
• Ability to perform regular manual handling tasks.
• Able to work safely around forklifts and production equipment.
• Attention to detail and commitment to product quality.
• Team‑oriented and eager to learn.
• Manual HR licence or higher (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Operate feed mill and production equipment, including bagging and palletising lines.
• Assist with feed production, ingredient handling, batching and stock movement.
• Use a forklift for receivals, dispatch, loading, unloading and yard movements (licence required).
• Maintain high standards of housekeeping, hygiene, product quality and site safety, including following safe operating procedures and reporting hazards or incidents.
• Wear required PPE and follow site safety, manual handling and traffic management requirements at all times.
• Support general mill, yard and warehouse operations as required.

Skills

Forklift operation

Manual handling

Safety procedures

Team player

PPE compliance

Tools

Bagging lines

Palletising lines

Job description

Join an iconic 100% Australian farmer-owned cooperative supporting our local agricultural communities.

Norco’s AgriSolutions Animal Nutrition division plays a vital role in supplying high-quality feed across our regional farming communities. Based at our Lismore Feed Mill, this permanent full-time role will see you working as part of a tight-knit production team, supporting the safe and efficient manufacture, packing and movement of animal nutrition products.

This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys hands‑on work, takes pride in doing things safely and is looking to build a stable, long‑term career in manufacturing or agriculture.

You will support day‑to‑day feed production, site operations and safety across the mill, including production line work, ingredient handling, forklift operation, stock movement and general mill duties.

This is a physical, hands‑on role involving regular manual handling, including lifting, carrying and moving product safely, as well as working around plant, equipment and vehicles.

About the Role

• Operate feed mill and production equipment, including bagging and palletising lines.
• Assist with feed production, ingredient handling, batching and stock movement.
• Use a forklift for receivals, dispatch, loading, unloading and yard movements (licence required).
• Maintain high standards of housekeeping, hygiene, product quality and site safety, including following safe operating procedures and reporting hazards or incidents.
• Wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) and follow site safety, manual handling and traffic management requirements at all times.
• Support general mill, yard and warehouse operations as required.

What We Are Looking For

We would love to hear from you if you have:

• Previous experience in manufacturing, feed mill, agriculture, warehousing, logistics or transport environments (highly regarded)
• A strong safety mindset, including a commitment to following procedures, using PPE correctly and speaking up about hazards.
• The ability to safely perform manual handling tasks, including regular lifting and physical work.
• The ability to work safely around mobile plant, forklifts, trucks and production equipment.
• Good attention to detail and commitment to product quality.
• A positive, team‑focused attitude and willingness to learn
• A manual unrestricted HR licence or higher (highly beneficial).

Why Norco?

At Norco, you are not just joining a workplace, you are joining a proud regional cooperative with over 130 years of history, where people genuinely care about each other and our communities.

We offer:

• 100% Australian farmer‑owned co‑operative.
• Competitive pay and conditions.
• Full onsite training and development provided.
• Employee discounts across our rural retail network and quality Norco products.
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - confidential support for you and your family.
• Inclusive, supportive, community‑focused culture.
• Paid parental leave, leave purchase scheme.
• Stable, long‑term employment with a trusted regional employer.

As part of our pre‑employment screening process, the successful candidate will be required to undergo a police check and a pre‑employment medical, including a drug and alcohol test, with satisfactory results.

A manual unrestricted HR licence or higher (highly beneficial)